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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 459.69 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 459.69 and 222.56 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 459.69 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/459.69 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 459.69 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 102,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,307.20/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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